“He can walk fine, but after a few paces he just lies down," Gable said. "He is very sweet-natured, though, and when people come in to see him he will roll over on to his back and let them rub his belly."

She added: "His previous owners called him Meatball, but some people have said he should be renamed Meatloaf. His coat is in good condition, he purrs likes crazy and grooms himself – so other than his massive size, he appears to be in good shape."